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Nobel Prize

Afghan women's rights campaigner 'Mahbouba Seraj' shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize

When the Taliban seized power in August 2021, hundreds of women's rights activists fled Afghanistan, fearing reprisals from the militant group. But Mahbouba Seraj, one of the most prominent rights campaigners in the country, refused to leave, even though she holds a US passport, the media reported. Feb 11, 2023
Afghan Taliban fighters

Taliban issues dire warning, says Afghanistan will give befitting reply to Pakistan

Rana Sanaullah had said that Pakistan may target TTP if Kabul is not taking sufficient action against the outfit Jan 2, 2023
Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Fans brawl in Pakistan-Afghanistan match; UAE warns of action [details]

In a nail-biting contest in the Super Four stage of the tournament, Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket and secured a ticket to the final. Sep 8, 2022
Asia Cup 2022

Team India in absolute must-win situation against Afghanistan for chance in final

Team India is in absolute must-win situation against Afghanistan for chance to play in final Sep 7, 2022
Taliban

Taliban opens fire on women protesting for freedom, work and education; stalks a few, arrests others

Last year, shortly after taking control, The Taliban opened fire on a group of six women protesting for the girls' right to return to secondary school Aug 13, 2022
earthquake in Afghanistan

Another tremor jolts already quake-hit Afghan province, kills 5

At least five people were killed on Friday when a tremor hit Afghanistan's Paktika province where a massive earthquake had claimed 1,100 lives earlier this week, authorities said. Jun 24, 2022
Afghan earthquake

Many children feared dead in Afghanistan earthquake; Heavy rain,rugged terrain hampering rescue workers

Doctors in Afghanistan say that many children may have been killed in Wednesday's earthquake, media reports said. Jun 23, 2022
Afghan earthquake

Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll rises to 920; many still trapped under debris [details]

The casualties were reported from Barmal, Ziruk, Naka and Gayan districts of Paktika province. Helicopters and rescue teams have arrived in the affected areas from neighbouring provinces and Kabul. Jun 22, 2022
Taliban

Jaish and Lashkar terror organisations back with Taliban; 11 terror camps set up in Afghanistan [details]

The organisation is claimed to have set up three camps in Kunar and Nangarhar at the moment. May 30, 2022
Taliban separates weekday classes for male, female varsity students

Taliban ending co-ed; weekday classes separated for male, female varsity students [details]

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have separated weekday classes for male and female students of the Kabul University and Kabul Polytechnic University in a bid to further end co-education, a media report said. Apr 25, 2022
Taliban spokesperson

Afghan professor who called Taliban intel chief 'stooge of Pak' arrested

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested an outspoken critic of the government, drawing strong calls for his immediate release from civil society activists, VOA reported. Jan 9, 2022
'Taliban continues providing required facilities to aid agencies'

Taliban assures aid agencies of continuation of all help needed

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has continued to provide all required facilities and convenience to local and international aid agencies cross the government, a senior official said. Nov 24, 2021
Mullah M Hassan Akhund, PM of Taliban interim government

Taliban's new Religious Guidelines Ban Female Actors from Working in TV Shows

The Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice issued new guidelines for broadcasters where it asked the channels to stop airing content with female artists. Nov 22, 2021
moscow talk

US declines Russian offer to join Afghan talks but offers support to reconciliation process

Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, is resigning and will be succeeded by his deputy Thomas West. Oct 19, 2021
Kandahar mosque

Kandahar mosque bombings: IS claims responsibility; Death toll reaches 47

The Islamic State (IS) terror group on Saturday claimed responsibility for the bombings inside a mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar city, which claimed the lives of 47 persons and injured 90 others, a local official has confirmed. Oct 18, 2021
Russia invites US for upcoming talks on Afghanistan

Russia invites US for upcoming Afghan talks, India among those to participate

Russia has invited a US delegation to participate in the talks on Afghanistan slated to take place in Moscow on october 20 Oct 16, 2021
kabul

Taliban on name change spree, Bush Market in Kabul renamed after Mujahideen

It is unclear if the Taliban forced the merchants to change the name, but photographs obtained at the site show the new board being up. Oct 14, 2021
child marriage representational image

Poverty forces more child marriages in Afghanistan in exchange for guns or cattle

According to reports, if the buyer does not have cash on hand, he will provide the girl's family guns or cattle in exchange for their alliance. Oct 13, 2021
world bank

Afghan doctors left without salaries, accuse World Bank contractor of fleeing the country with booty

The protestors said that not only were their wages unpaid but that clinics in their areas lacked medications. Oct 11, 2021
IS claims responsibility for Afghan mosque bombing

Kunduz Bombing: IS claims responsibility for attack on Afghan mosque; Death toll crosses 45

The Islamic State (IS) terror group has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing at a mosque in Afghanistan's Kunduz province that left at least over 45 people dead and hundreds of others injured, the media reported on Saturday. Oct 9, 2021
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